June-13th-2011


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 * mlabes || 17:10:34 || RT @SChandraHerbert: Anti-homophobia education should be taught in every school. BC Liberal Christy Clark dodges the issue. http://trunc.it/gv3ba #BCpoli #bced ||
 * 4theKos || 17:10:12 || @MrWejr #bced. and more EdCamps ... that was an experience I soon would have again soon :) ||
 * mlbrackmartin || 17:10:05 || RT @pmacoun: RT @georgeabbottbc: students need strong foundation skills & creativity, ability to collaborate, work in teams, critical thinking. #bced ||
 * FunInABoxCanada || 17:09:50 || #bced how does standardized curric control/impact? RT @alissalu: @FunInABoxCanada re:breadth/depth let the kids have a say in this and... ||
 * alissalu || 17:09:30 || @MrWejr @georgeabbottbc @davidwees Yes thank you so much for organizing! More, more, more opportunities would be appreciated! #bced ||
 * davidwees || 17:08:25 || Exporting the chat archive now, will have it up on my blog soon. #BCed ||
 * eclecticclass || 17:07:32 || @MrWejr - I will - thanks! #BCed ||
 * eclecticclass || 17:07:01 || @MrWejr - thanks - was looking for some more summer reading! #BCed ||
 * cparslow || 17:06:55 || RT @alissalu: @FunInABoxCanada re:breadth/depth let the kids have a say in this and where they are motivated to have depth-not our decision? #bced ||
 * teachingtammy || 17:06:37 || .@MrReidWSS thanks for RT. I was a co-teacher at my international school in Belgium, best years of my career! #bced ||
 * martinj09 || 17:06:24 || RT @ktenkely: @MrWejr Anastasis Academy is personalizing for EVERY child next year. http://t.co/swTDlSh for info on the how. #bced #standagain ||
 * mrwejr || 17:06:11 || @eclecticclass Ross Green - Collaborative Problems Solving - read his book Lost At School or go here http://bit.ly/cukpat #bced ||
 * davidwees || 17:05:53 || .@CFSBC @aaronmueller I just bought a $100 laptop from Free Geek. Works great, reasonably fast. Runs Linux... #BCed ||
 * Mercougar || 17:05:39 || RT @georgeabbottbc: Go Canucks Go! #bced ||
 * symphily || 17:05:38 || @davidwees Which "society"? This is an empty concept for me. I have no idea what it references. #BCed ||
 * halebone || 17:05:33 || @symphily @davidwees @georgeabbottbc we involve stus in setting criteria/standards in the clssrm, why not in the curric? #bced ||
 * miamcl || 17:05:30 || Still wondering how PL will be implemented when teachers, myself included, struggling to meet needs of special needs students. #bced ||
 * aaronmueller || 17:05:12 || RT @CFSBC: .@aaronmueller We help schools access more computers, but how teachers use them to integrate with PL is up to them. #bced ||
 * eclecticclass || 17:04:45 || @MrWejr thanks for moderating - btw - who's Ross Greene? #BCed ||
 * CFSBC || 17:04:44 || .@aaronmueller We help schools access more computers, but how teachers use them to integrate with PL is up to them. #bced ||
 * symphily || 17:04:27 || @MrWejr @georgeabbottbc Absolutely not. I just wouldn't want those "great things" exploited for political ends. ;) #BCed ||
 * mrwejr || 17:04:19 || RT @ktenkely: @MrWejr Anastasis Academy is personalizing for EVERY child next year. http://t.co/swTDlSh for info on the how. #bced #standagain ||
 * omally176 || 17:04:15 || RT @FunInABoxCanada: @alissalu with so much content in curric are teachers afraid to try new things incase with depth they lose breadth? #bced ||
 * davidwees || 17:04:06 || RT @ktenkely: @MrWejr Anastasis Academy is personalizing for EVERY child next year. http://t.co/swTDlSh for info on the how. #bced #standagain ||
 * alissalu || 17:04:01 || @FunInABoxCanada re:breadth/depth let the kids have a say in this and where they are motivated to have depth-not our decision? #bced ||
 * ktenkely || 17:03:58 || @MrWejr Anastasis Academy is personalizing for EVERY child next year. http://t.co/swTDlSh for info on the how. #bced #standagain ||
 * omally176 || 17:03:52 || RT @mrwejr: Many teachers are already personalizing learning at the elem level - we need to showcase these! #bced ||
 * MrReidWSS || 17:03:46 || Yes it was really fast, hyper multitasking RT @aaronmueller: Well that was a really fast, but general and non-specific . Open Source..#bced ||
 * halebone || 17:03:43 || when we chg our thinking about lrning stdrds must also chg MT @davidwees:...standards will have to dramatically chg for this to work. #BCed ||
 * OurClassroomCDN || 17:03:35 || RT @FunInABoxCanada: RT @mrwejr: Many teachers are already personalizing learning at the elem level - we need to showcase these! #bced ||
 * GingerPatti || 17:03:26 || Agreed! RT @eclecticclass: @davidwees @georgeabbott4bc thank you for moderating David, thank you for chatting with us MOE! #BCed ||
 * aaronmueller || 17:03:25 || @davidwees Yup, a pre-selected topic can help facilitate and focus the discussion, allow more participation and more spur side chats #bced ||
 * teachingtammy || 17:03:15 || .@Evegaudet @MrWejr thanks for link Chris, so fast! #BCed ||
 * chrkennedy || 17:03:15 || Thanks @davidwees @MrWejr for putting this together - good model of a thoughtful public conversation on an important topic #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 17:02:59 || Thx to @georgeabbottbc for taking a risk and having this discussion. Hopefully will lead to more. Thx to @davidwees for organizing! #bced ||
 * ltnpbs || 17:02:47 || RT @alissalu: Action: Include parents and kids in the convos in staffrooms, online and in offices to find common goals and creative pathways. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 17:02:46 || #BCed @symphily I think we need a balance between kids completely personalizing their ed & the needs of societ… (cont) http://deck.ly/~MODvP ||
 * MrReidWSS || 17:02:37 || Thanks to @davidwees @MrWejr for moderating the chat, also nice to have an ed minister talk to teachers @georgeabbottbc #bced ||
 * teachingtammy || 17:02:18 || .@davidwees and @MrWejr thank you for #bced chat with @georgeabbottbc ||
 * aaronmueller || 17:02:18 || Thanks @MrWejr @davidwees @georgeabbottbc and all other #bced tweeps! Novel and interesting format for a chat. ||
 * erringreg || 17:01:57 || Thanks to @mrwejr and @davidwees for setting up the #BCed chat with @georgeabbottbc ! ||
 * kellienkids1 || 17:01:51 || #bced this province has lots of awesome thongs happening for students let's keep building on what's started! #georgeabbottbc ||
 * symphily || 17:01:49 || @davidwees @georgeabbottbc @halebone If they were student-driven standards, *then* we'd be talking about PL. Otherwise? Just hype. #BCed ||
 * mrwejr || 17:01:39 || RT @davidwees: I want to thank @georgeabbott4bc for attending our chat. Let's have these focused chats more often. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 17:01:36 || @aaronmueller I think we will have to adopt the #edchat model for further conversations. Very specific topics might help? #BCed ||
 * mrwejr || 17:01:18 || @teachingtammy @Evegaudet Identity Day blogpost - http://bit.ly/iINF0W #bced ||
 * davidwees || 17:01:08 || Thank you all for attending the #BCed chat. ||
 * DanaArthurs || 17:01:04 || #BCed it would be interesting to see what is being practiced now with PL. A provincial inventory by District, with contact info, success' ||
 * aaronmueller || 13T17:01 || Well that was a really fast, but general and non-specific . Open Source Textbooks, Comp.For.Schools, real-world learning & trust #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 17:00:50 || Thank you to everyone who participated! Go Look forward to future dialogue through this and other means - Go Canucks Go! #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 17:00:04 || @symphily @georgeabbottbc Im suggesting that there are tchrs & students doing great things - can u argue this? We still push for chng #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:59:52 || @symphily @georgeabbottbc @halebone I think it's clear that standards will have to dramatically change for this to work. #BCed ||
 * eclecticclass || 16:59:51 || @davidwees @georgeabbott4bc thank you for moderating David, thank you for chatting with us MOE! #BCed ||
 * MrReidWSS || 16:59:41 || @georgeabbottbc As this hour comes to an end are u going to keep doing these twitter chats? #bced ||
 * MusingMaven || 16:59:36 || RT @davidwees: I want to thank @georgeabbott4bc for attending our chat. Let's have these focused chats more often. #BCed ||
 * FunInABoxCanada || 16:59:36 || RT @4moms1dream: thank you everyone, enjoyed this, but gotta go watch the canucks win the cup #bced ||
 * cparslow || 16:59:31 || RT @eclecticclass: @eclecticclass @Tarasee extending the hand, mentoring, collaboration - more teachers in our school are onboard over last year


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 * symphily || 16:59:23 || @georgeabbottbc @halebone So we have PL, with students' voices as "central", but standards-driven curricula? Is this coherent? #BCed ||
 * FunInABoxCanada || 16:59:08 || @MrWejr agreed parent, admin support, understanding critical to teachers being willing, comfortable to stretch #bced ||
 * stepanvdovine || 16:59:04 || Minister, what are the top 3 obstacles to personalized learning? #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:58:57 || @Tarasee @4moms1dream uninspired educators - admin, staff, parents, families - all can be a hurdle (not just admin) #bced ||
 * MrReidWSS || 16:58:44 || @georgeabbottbc We also need to look at curriculum overload that exists in many Social Studies courses, more teacher feedback requred #bced ||
 * 4moms1dream || 16:58:43 || thank you everyone, enjoyed this, but gotta go watch the canucks win the cup #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:58:41 || Would you like to have a regular #BCed chat? If so, pick the time below which works best for you. http://twtpoll.com/sn3vyh ||
 * davidwees || 16:58:25 || I want to thank @georgeabbott4bc for attending our chat. Let's have these focused chats more often. #BCed ||
 * mrwejr || 16:58:15 || RT @teachingtammy: start every year with an identity day in every school. I just did my first one and kids and I loved it! Values all kids #BCed ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:58:14 || .@halebone - we can't do PL without students - their voice is central #bced ||
 * chrkennedy || 16:57:57 || Nice idea. RT @MusingMaven: @georgeabbott4bc Perhaps you could have a blog or wiki on your Ministry site that all could participate in #bced ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:57:48 || I think the big thing is that "stuff" needs to get done - studies are useful sometimes, but make a decision and lets run with it #bced ||
 * Tarasee || 16:57:44 || What's the rush to wrap up? ;) #bced Thanks to @davidwees @MrWejr - such a great idea. ||
 * symphily || 16:57:43 || @georgeabbottbc @MrReidWSS After 6+ years of lay-offs, do teachers have more or less time to cultivate ideas, build relationships? #BCed ||
 * OurClassroomCDN || 16:57:41 || RT @teachingtammy: start every year with an identity day in every school. I just did my first one and kids and I loved it! Values all kids #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 16:57:23 || RT @alissalu: Action: Include parents and kids in the convos in staffrooms, online and in offices to find common goals and creative pathways. #bced ||
 * 4moms1dream || 16:57:16 || RT @mrwejr: More world cafe/roundtables would be great to include families, students, all educators #bced ||
 * MusingMaven || 16:57:07 || @georgeabbott4bc Perhaps you could have a blog or wiki on your Ministry site that all could participate in #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:57:03 || RT @georgeabbottbc: .@Tarasee - roundtable discussions on PL should be happening at every level. These discussions are too important to leave just to gvnt #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 13T16:57 || @MrReidWSS trust is an issue for much more than teachers - many marginalized families - need to rebuild trust at all levels #bced ||
 * alissalu || 16:56:57 || Action: Include parents and kids in the convos in staffrooms, online and in offices to find common goals and creative pathways. #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:56:50 || .@Tarasee - roundtable discussions on PL should be happening at every level. These discussions are too important to leave just to gvnt #bced ||
 * cparslow || 16:56:46 || RT @mrwejr: From someone who has taiught both elem and sec - much less focus on curric at elem level - much more opp for PL. #bced ||
 * symphily || 16:56:46 || @georgeabbottbc @MrWejr Do you suggest exploiting the work of children will somehow make the Liberal's approach to ed look better? #BCed ||
 * 4moms1dream || 16:56:37 || RT @Tarasee: Uninspired admin = same old, same old approaches... #bced ||
 * mvc_enseignants || 16:56:34 || RT @sstasse: Ce soir, le #BCed de nos confrères et consoeurs de la Colombie-Britannique ;-) #ClavEd ||
 * teachingtammy || 16:56:33 || start every year with an identity day in every school. I just did my first one and kids and I loved it! Values all kids #BCed ||
 * MrReidWSS || 16:56:30 || RT @taraehrcke: Teachers not scared, cynical, that PL is about $ for tech, more work for teachers. Remember portfolio? Good idea, no $ to implement #bced ||
 * rpaterson || 16:56:24 || Ditto RT @amhwrites: Great session! Thanks to everyone who organized this & @georgeabbottbc for participating. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:56:23 || @pmacoun Yes, this conversation will be archived and shared later. #BCed ||
 * darcymullin || 16:56:19 || RT @Tarasee: I'd love to see round table discussions inside of schools. #bced It takes great admin who believe in personalized learning. ||
 * amhwrites || 16:55:54 || Great session! Thanks to everyone who organized this & @georgeabbottbc for participating. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:55:48 || #BCed @ChwkMunro @pmacoun @kellienkids1 Here's how I would change math education. More than just same curricul… (cont) http://deck.ly/~Egct0 ||
 * mrwejr || 16:55:42 || More world cafe/roundtables would be great to include families, students, all educators #bced ||
 * Tarasee || 16:55:34 || RT @davidwees: Those of us who have blogs, can we agree to write a reflection on these issues and share our ideas in more detail later? #BCed ||
 * pmacoun || 16:55:33 || @davidwees Will there be an archive of this conversation to reference for blog writing purposes? #bced ||
 * alissalu || 16:55:31 || Action - give support to those that want to try when they want to try - time, resources, mentorship...#bced ||
 * MrReidWSS || 16:55:22 || @georgeabbottbc Many Teachers R like island w/ litle contact w/ other teachers RT @teachingtammy: more collaboration between teachers #BCed ||
 * SEE_EYE_OH || 16:55:19 || RT @maryakem: Digitizing is centralizing and that message is not getting translated to fundamental shifts it engenders #bced ||
 * eclecticclass || 16:55:18 || @davidwees how about a wiki? #BCed ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:55:10 || .@MrReidWSS - building a relationship takes time and effort. I appreciate the energy and ideas that teachers continue to bring #bced ||
 * ltnpbs || 16:55:05 || RT @mrwejr: Many teachers are already personalizing learning at the elem level - we need to showcase these! #bced ||
 * stepanvdovine || 16:54:50 || is the ministry working on

legislative changes to sch act? most importantly will it consult #bced partners? ||
 * davidwees || 16:54:45 || @MrReidWSS @georgeabbottbc The years of mistrust can only be rebuilt over time & a change in how the discussion around ed occurs. #BCed ||
 * Tarasee || 16:54:34 || Uninspired admin = same old, same old approaches... #bced ||
 * eclecticclass || 16:54:34 || @eclecticclass @Tarasee extending the hand, mentoring, collaboration - more teachers in our school are onboard over last year


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 * cparslow || 16:54:29 || RT @bmooreintheloop: .@MrWejr more conversations between elem teachers and sec teachers would be great for PL #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:54:22 || @LTA1stVP I think he was talking Abbot from the UK @iwasborntolearn #bced ||
 * symphily || 16:54:16 || @davidwees One *very* important "upcoming action" is the strike vote... #BCed ||
 * teachingtammy || 16:54:11 || .@davidwees YES to teachers blogging #BCed ||
 * pmacoun || 16:54:05 || RT @kellienkids1: @davidwees use hockey to teach math. Use stats, players scenarios there's an idea #BCed <-like this? http://ow.ly/5gVXb ||
 * FunInABoxCanada || 16:53:57 || RT @kellienkids1: @davidwees use hockey to teach math. Use stats, players scenarios there's an idea #BCed ||
 * cparslow || 16:53:55 || @ShannonRerie look into www.npbs.ca #bced ||
 * chrkennedy || 16:53:48 || RT @davidwees: Those of us who have blogs, can we agree to write a reflection on these issues and share our ideas in more detail later? #BCed ||
 * ShannonRerie || 16:53:40 || Thanks everyone who organized this and @georgeabbottbc for participating...off to my union meeting #bced ||
 * MrReidWSS || 16:53:39 || @georgeabbottbc Many teachers don't trust your government because of years of cutback. How can u rebuild that? #bced ||
 * HHG || 16:53:38 || @georgeabbottbc Amazing resource! Truly transformative! Math and science, hands on, FUN! Provincial license? #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:53:29 || Those of us who have blogs, can we agree to write a reflection on these issues and share our ideas in more detail later? #BCed ||
 * grantpotter || 16:53:22 || @davidwees textbook publishers need to adopt reasonable business model or become irrelevant - collectives of teachers can curate #bced ||
 * taraehrcke || 16:53:20 || Teachers not scared, cynical, that PL is about $ for tech, more work for teachers. Remember portfolio? Good idea, no $ to implement #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:53:17 || Send stories 2 showcase! RT @MrWejr: Many teachers are already personalizing learning at the elem level - we need to showcase these! #bced ||
 * aaronmueller || 16:53:11 || YES! AGREE @georgeabbottbc web2.0 tools have per student fees to get full access, how about ministry neg lower $ on #pixton + others #bced ||
 * halebone || 13T16:53 || how can we bring PL into action w/o the voices of students? we need to bring the conversation to them #bced ||
 * darcymullin || 13T16:53 || RT@davidwees: How to continue this important conversation? How can we include more voices? #BCed<--tonight is a great start! Many new voices ||
 * Tarasee || 16:52:57 || I'd love to see round table discussions inside of schools... #bced It takes great admin who are versed and believe in personalized learning. ||
 * MusingMaven || 16:52:53 || Educational town halls either in person or online may be a start to action #bced ||
 * rpaterson || 16:52:50 || That's why we need to get at secondary NOW. RT @MrWejr: From ... much less focus on curric at elem level - much more opp for PL. #bced ||
 * ecky_n || 16:52:48 || RT @schandraherbert: Anti-homophobia Ed should be taught in every school. Christy Clark dodges the issue http://trunc.it/gv3ba #BCpoli #bced ||
 * 4moms1dream || 16:52:42 || RT @davidwees: Have we invited students into this conversation about personalized learning? #BCed ||
 * kellienkids1 || 16:52:36 || @davidwees use hockey to teach math. Use stats, players scenarios there's an idea #BCed ||
 * alissalu || 16:52:33 || @Tarasee sometimes scared is the first step toward change...gotta look at the reasons why and support in first steps #bced ||
 * ShannonRerie || 16:52:33 || RT @GraemeCampbell: .@davidwees step one is getting decision makers in the discussion (if they aren't already) principals and superintendents #bced ||
 * mathtech || 16:52:29 || @pmacoun #bced And time to prepare a lesson hoping wireless works, and back-up for 'just in case'. Wireless needs to be guaranteed. ||
 * HHG || 16:52:25 || @georgeabbottbc Did u know Gizmos http://explorelearning.com has matched all of their online simulations to BC PLO's? #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:52:21 || RT @4moms1dream: let's make the conversations personal about PL, does that mean with the organizations or with the families, teachers, admin? #bced ||
 * MrReidWSS || 16:52:17 || @georgeabbottbc Many online web2.0 tools have per student fees to get full access, how about ministry neg lower $ on #pixton + others #bced ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 13T16:52 || .@davidwees step one is getting decision makers in the discussion (if they aren't already) principals and superintendents #bced ||
 * halebone || 16:51:51 || gr8 PL - for stus & tchrs RT @MrReidWSS: @georgeabbottbc Online Open Source textbooks could be done through PSA's or via Teacher wikis #bced ||
 * 4moms1dream || 16:51:47 || let's make the conversations personal about PL, does that mean with the organizations or with the families, teachers, admin? #bced ||
 * MusingMaven || 16:51:46 || RT @Tarasee: We are, of course, preaching to the converted in Twitter. How can personalized learning reach all teachers? Many are scared.


 * 1) BCed ||
 * mrwejr || 16:51:40 || From someone who has taiught both elem and sec - much less focus on curric at elem level - much more opp for PL. #bced ||
 * symphily || 16:51:39 || @georgeabbottbc "Meeting with" ≠ "listening to". Is education leading policy or policy leading education? #BCed ||
 * aaronmueller || 16:51:28 || RT @Tarasee: SUPER IMPORTANT QUESTION: How can personalized learning reach all teachers? Many are scared.


 * 1) BCed ||
 * ShannonRerie || 16:51:25 || RT @amhwrites: RT @Tarasee: We are, of course, preaching to converted in Twitter. How can personalized learning reach all teachers? Many are scared.#BCed ||
 * FunInABoxCanada || 16:51:24 || @MiaMcL @darcymullin collaboration essential to faster shift in cohesive direction within schools. at least as important as other prep #bced ||
 * teachingtammy || 16:51:24 || more collaboration between teachers #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 16:51:20 || What action can we take to continue this important conversation? How can we include more voices? #BCed ||
 * alissalu || 16:51:15 || How can we apply more of the kids' ideas re: moments of learning and what they look like. More conversations needed with them. #bced ||
 * amhwrites || 16:50:58 || RT @Tarasee: We are, of course, preaching to converted in Twitter. How can personalized learning reach all teachers? Many are scared.#BCed ||
 * davidwees || 16:50:38 || The Canucks game is starting in 10 minutes, so let's start thinking about action we can take. #BCed ||
 * Tarasee || 16:50:36 || We are, of course, preaching to the converted in Twitter. How can personalized learning reach all teachers? Many are scared.


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 * georgeabbottbc || 16:50:35 || When I'm visiting Districts and schools I'm meeting with teachers, learning assistants, students and parents as well as Trustees #bced ||
 * darcymullin || 16:50:32 || @MiaMcL agreed, but this is a discussion that goes beyond teacher prep. Must involve all stakeholders. #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:50:24 || As a side chat maybe people can share more ex of how they are personalizing learning now. Identity Day, Choices, alt ed, DL #bced ||
 * grantpotter || 16:50:18 || RT. @MrReidWSS @georgeabbottbc provide infrastructure & supports for teachers to develop online open source textbooks #bced >> yes! ||
 * cparslow || 16:50:07 || RT @davidwees: Have we invited students into this conversation about personalized learning? #BCed ||
 * chrkennedy || 16:49:56 || BC edu influencers? RT @georgeabbottbc: .@chrkennedy - yes, David Hargeaves, Michael Fullan, Ken Robinson, John Abbott and others #bced ||
 * MrReidWSS || 16:49:51 || @georgeabbottbc Online Open Source textbooks could be done through PSA's or via Teacher wikis #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 16:49:49 || RT @davidwees: Our thought, we could curate the math curriculum ourselves, AND embed ideas for personalizing it. #BCed <what a gr8 idea! ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:49:45 || .@bmooreintheloop - I agree and am visiting a number of Districts this month and having conversations with teachers across grades #bced ||
 * BradEpp || 16:49:36 || RT @davidwees: @georgeabbottbc @MrReidWSS Our thought, we could curate the math curriculum ourselves, AND embed ideas for personalizing it. #BCed ||
 * miamcl || 16:48:57 || @darcymullin Imagine if elementary tchrs had same amnt of prep as secondary, and collaborative blocks?? #bced ||
 * alissalu || 16:48:56 || What kinds of systems do we need in place to support teachers in pathway to facilitator-Mentors-Ask those feeling confident to share? #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:48:52 || .@chrkennedy - yes, David Hargeaves, Michael Fullan, Ken Robinson, John Abbott and others #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:48:34 || @georgeabbottbc @MrReidWSS Our thought, we could curate the math curriculum ourselves, AND embed ideas for personalizing it. #BCed ||
 * misterpuley || 16:48:34 || @faulkneronline's class is all about this #iste11 @davidwees: Have we invited students into conversation about personalized learning? #BCed ||
 * symphily || 16:48:31 || @georgeabbottbc @MrReidWSS Do you think this'll make a world of difference in schools - in Vancouver! - without full time librarians? #BCed ||
 * mrwejr || 16:48:18 || RT @BradEpp: How does the current reporting structure fit in PL? #bced ||
 * darcymullin || 16:48:16 || RT @bmooreintheloop: .@MrWejr more conversations between elem teachers and sec teachers would be great for PL #bced ||
 * stepanvdovine || 16:48:10 || does the govt believe that more "flexibilities" in collective agreements is needed to personalize learning? #bced ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:48:02 || RT @ShannonRerie: Is there a way to establish a resource space where teachers across the province can share lesson, unit plans and learning ideas? #bced ||
 * FionaDe || 16:47:53 || RT @georgeabbottbc: Go Canucks Go! #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:47:38 || @georgeabbottbc @MrReidWSS The ISABC schools talked about this exact same thing today. #BCed ||
 * eclecticclass || 16:47:32 || @davidwees Have you seen "Life of Fred"? #BCed ||
 * ShannonRerie || 16:47:27 || Is there a way to establish a resource space where teachers across the province can share lesson, unit plans and learning ideas? #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:47:16 || .@MrReidWSS - re: online open source textbooks - sounds like an interesting opportunity - let's talk more Minister.Educ@gov.bc.ca #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 16:46:57 || RT @erinq22: @georgeabbotbc #bced how can we support government in finding the solutions to testing appropriately and to online education? ||
 * davidwees || 16:46:54 || Have we invited students into this conversation about personalized learning? #BCed ||
 * MrReidWSS || 16:46:53 || I don't think it does. RT @symphily: So is "expanding the conversation" supposed to make up for 6 years of staffing-cuts? #BCed ||
 * darcymullin || 16:46:51 || RT @MrReidWSS: @georgeabbottbc How abt providing the infrastructure and allowing for teachers to develop online open source textbooks #bced ||
 * BradEpp || 16:46:42 || How does the current reporting structure fit in PL? #bced ||
 * FunInABoxCanada || 16:46:41 || RT @mrwejr: Many teachers are already personalizing learning at the elem level - we need to showcase these! #bced ||
 * bmooreintheloop || 16:46:35 || .@MrWejr more conversations between elem teachers and sec teachers would be great for PL #bced ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:46:34 || .@alisonstuart21 Yep, it;s about the time - I'd happily donate time if I can get release for my classes #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:46:32 || RT @chrkennedy: Who are the educational thinkers (e.g. Fullan, Hargeaves, Abbott etc.) influencing the PL21 planning? @georgeabbottbc #bced ||
 * symphily || 16:46:31 || RT @taraehrcke: @georgeabbottbc PTC report corporate centred, not student centred. More to life and learning than work. #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:46:15 || .@alissalu absolutely true! #bced ||
 * stepanvdovine || 16:46:14 || RT @taraehrcke: @georgeabbottbc PTC report corporate centred, not student centred. More to life and learning than work. #bced ||
 * FunInABoxCanada || 16:46:07 || RT @darcymullin: RT @alissalu: personalized learning also = the freedom for personalized teaching #bced ||
 * MrReidWSS || 16:46:04 || When r u coming to #kamloops RT @georgeabbottbc: .@MrReidWSS PL being discussed w/ all partners - I'm meeting weekly with the BCTF & ..#bced ||
 * sparkandco || 16:46:03 || RT @georgeabbottbc: .@MusingMaven - great question - how are schools and districts engaging parents? How can we all improve and engage parents, families? #bced ||
 * chrkennedy || 13T16:46 || RT @georgeabbottbc: .@MrReidWSS - this week we're making available a new tool (a flipbook) to expand the provincial conversation on PL #bced ||
 * symphily || 16:45:56 || @georgeabbottbc @MrReidWSS So is "expanding the conversation" supposed to make up for 6 years of staffing-cuts? #BCed ||
 * darcymullin || 16:45:45 || RT @alissalu: personalized learning also = the freedom for personalized teaching #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:45:38 || RT @MusingMaven: When bcesis replaced good to have with something that teachers could create personal learning plans on collaboration with parents #bced ||
 * darcymullin || 16:45:30 || @davidwees I think probably not, but they won't be happy. #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:45:29 || .@davidwees we can personalize subjects like math by bringing them into the real world - more projects, hands-on discovery learning.. #bced ||
 * Lorfehr || 16:45:29 || “@georgeabbottbc: looking forward to the flipbook and to expanding the provincial conversation on PL #bced” ||
 * erinq22 || 16:45:27 || @georgeabbotbc #bced how can we support the government in finding the solutions to testing appropriately and to online education? ||
 * mrwejr || 16:45:27 || Many teachers are already personalizing learning at the elem level - we need to showcase these! #bced ||
 * miamcl || 16:45:26 || @georgeabbottbc See reference to Moodle to support PL.Please help us have equal tech access for all ages. #bced ||
 * FunInABoxCanada || 16:45:08 || @GraemeCampbell @georgeabbottbc encourage teachers to develop PLNs online with teachers who lead in this area #bced ||
 * GingerPatti || 16:45:06 || RT @davidwees: What is the role of textbook publishers if we adopt PL? Do they have a role? Does information still need to be curated? #BCed ||
 * chrkennedy || 16:45:05 || Who are the educational thinkers (e.g. Fullan, Hargeaves, Abbott etc.) influencing the PL21 planning? @georgeabbottbc #bced ||
 * sparkandco || 16:45:03 || RT @georgeabbottbc: Go Canucks Go! #bced ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:45:02 || RT @jaimetong: @GraemeCampbell we shd support the ones who are interested and already trying things with collaborative time, or a PLN of some sort. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:44:57 || RT @taraehrcke: @georgeabbottbc PTC report corporate centred, not student centred. More to life and learning than work. #bced ||
 * 4theKos || 16:44:56 || @georgeabbottbc #bced we invite you to SD78 :) ||
 * taraehrcke || 16:44:46 || @georgeabbottbc PTC report corporate centred, not student centred. More to life and learning than work. #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 16:44:45 || RT @georgeabbottbc: .@MrReidWSS - this week we're making available a new tool (a flipbook) to expand the provincial conversation on PL #bced ||
 * kriceSD57 || 16:44:37 || Yes!!! @georgeabbottbc Why is 2st Century learning being planned behind ministry closed doors and not more teachers/union involved? #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:44:33 || RT @georgeabbottbc: Go Canucks Go! #bced ||
 * philhart || 16:44:32 || @davidwees Um, for kids who are into cars, the maths thereof is a great way to teach it. #BCed #mathchat ||
 * mrwejr || 16:44:30 || RT @FunInABoxCanada: @alissalu with so much content in curric are teachers afraid to try new things incase with depth they lose breadth? #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:44:27 || Go Canucks Go! #bced ||
 * remi_collins || 16:44:26 || @georgeabbottbc without wading into funding debate, how are rising costs of technology necessary to move forward being examined #bced ||
 * darcymullin || 16:44:24 || @amhwrites seems like a generalization to me. Ive worked in middle school 10+ years. They are built for PL - watch engagement soar. #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 16:44:19 || RT @tarasee: RT @aaronmueller: I can't recommend @MrWejr & @davidwees enough! Thanks 4 organizing a conversation with @georgeabbottbc #bced ||
 * jaimetong || 16:44:17 || @GraemeCampbell we shd support the ones who are interested and already trying things with collaborative time, or a PLN of some sort. #bced ||
 * MusingMaven || 16:44:17 || When bcesis replaced good to have with something that teachers could create personal learning plans on collaboration with parents #bced ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:44:14 || We are going to have to "teach" personalized learning to students - what does that look like? #bced ||
 * tangomanfromqc || 16:44:12 || @georgeabbottbc: .@kriceSD57 Moodle is great in trad. classroom as well as distant one #bced ||
 * stepanvdovine || 16:44:11 || looking forward to your visit to #sd42 next week, Minister #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:43:51 || .@MrReidWSS - this week we're making available a new tool (a flipbook) to expand the provincial conversation on PL #bced ||
 * alisonstuart21 || 16:43:45 || RT @mrwejr: @amhwrites yeah - skills need to be taught - learn how to learn #bced ||
 * FunInABoxCanada || 16:43:43 || @alissalu with so much content in curric are teachers afraid to try new things incase with depth they lose breadth? #bced ||
 * MrReidWSS || 16:43:40 || @georgeabbottbc How about providing the infrastructure and allowing for teachers to develop their own online open source textbooks #bced ||
 * Tarasee || 16:43:37 || RT @aaronmueller: I can't recommend @MrWejr & @davidwees enough! Thanks for organizing a conversation with @georgeabbottbc Monday June 13 @ 4:00 PM #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:43:29 || RT @Lorfehr: #bced PL in a social setting. Let's keep a focus on safe, supportive learning environments where kids want to explore and be learners ||
 * halebone || 16:42:58 || RT @alissalu: personalized learning also = the freedom for personalized teaching #bced ||
 * stepanvdovine || 16:42:55 || evidence of #sd42 collaboration: enviro, year round and self directed schs and more. but all at risk due to annual funding shortfalls #bced ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:42:43 || Okay - if tech is becoming more important, how do we get tech leaders into schools? Shifting? More money? #bced @georgeabbottbc ||
 * davidwees || 16:42:39 || How can we personalize more traditional subjects like math, for example? #BCed #mathchat ||
 * erinq22 || 16:42:32 || RT @BCLiberalCaucus: Don't miss the opportunity to ask Minister @georgeabbottbc questions on education. #bced ||
 * symphily || 16:42:30 || @georgeabbottbc @tkstratton PTC's report was heavily filtered through corporate desire. Is this your idea of "personalized learning"? #BCed ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:42:30 || .@MrReidWSS PL being discussed w/ all partners - I'm meeting weekly with the BCTF and I meet with teachers at every District I visit #bced ||
 * eclecticclass || 16:42:25 || @davidwees - yes & we're looking at businesses not yet created when our students graduate #BCed ||
 * kriceSD57 || 16:42:23 || #bced my district SD57 restricts tools such as ipads and iPods. Apparently they are too expensive. How do we address the inequalities? ||
 * davidwees || 16:42:17 || RT @Lorfehr: #bced PL in a social setting. Let's keep a focus on safe, supportive learning environments where kids want to explore and be learners ||
 * Lorfehr || 16:42:08 || #bced PL in a social setting. Let's keep a focus on safe, supportive learning environments where kids want to explore and be learners ||
 * mrwejr || 16:42:02 || Same here :( RT @kriceSD57: @GraemeCampbell we don't even have a district technology teacher - let alone one in each school. #bced ||
 * alissalu || 16:41:57 || personalized learning also = the freedom for personalized teaching #bced ||
 * MrReidWSS || 16:41:53 || @georgeabbottbc The physical design of our classrooms is not conductive to new styles of learning. Rows and old desks. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:41:51 || What is the role of textbook publishers if we adopt PL? Do they have a role? Does information still need to be curated? #BCed ||
 * kellienkids1 || 16:41:48 || @MrWejr took Ross Greene's training. Excellent and so true! #bced ||
 * BCLiberalCaucus || 16:41:42 || Don't miss the opportunity to ask Minister @georgeabbottbc questions on education. #bced ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:41:36 || .@kriceSD57 That's unfortunate - quick, submit a proposal :) Seriously though, that should be up there with principal as "needed" #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:41:34 || @amhwrites yeah - skills need to be taught - learn how to learn #bced ||
 * symphily || 16:41:11 || @davidwees Teacher lay-offs! How does rhetoric of "funding increases" contrast w/ year-over-year lay-offs? #BCed ||
 * aaronmueller || 13T16:41 || .@maryakem That's fantastic news. I can use these this summer! Multiformat device agnostic fiction eBooks now in webcat.vsb.bc.ca! #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:40:51 || .@tkstratton - you're right, Premier's technology council report had many good ideas for moving forward and we're incorporating them #bced ||
 * amhwrites || 16:40:50 || @MrWejr Middle school kids struggled because literacy skills & ability to be self-directed learners was not well enough developed. #bced ||
 * kriceSD57 || 16:40:34 || @GraemeCampbell we don't even have a district technology teacher - let alone one in each school. #bced ||
 * FunInABoxCanada || 16:40:34 || RT @mrwejr: @eclecticclass @davidwees think it is better to be collaborative in the global community #bced ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:40:32 || This whole chat is going to go silent in 20 minutes :) #canucks #bced ||
 * amhwrites || 16:40:30 || @MrWejr Taught at middle school (like T. Haney) in Kelowna in the early 90s. Loved the philosophy of the school but… #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:40:29 || RT @symphily: @davidwees Each drinks as they will, when they will. We need to orient ourselves towards encountering students, not disciplining them. #BCed ||
 * symphily || 16:40:06 || @davidwees Each drinks as they will, when they will. We need to orient ourselves towards encountering students, not disciplining them. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 16:40:05 || @symphily Your questions are centred around the issue of funding & standardization. Any other areas you want to ask about? #BCed ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:40:03 || .@kriceSD57 some examples of PL - the increasing use of Moodle to better engage students in blended classrooms #bced ||
 * maryakem || 16:39:51 || Digitizing is centralizing and that message is not getting translated to fundamental shifts it engenders #bced ||
 * SChandraHerbert || 16:39:40 || Anti-homophobia education should be taught in every school. BC Liberal Christy Clark dodges the issue. http://trunc.it/gv3ba #BCpoli #bced ||
 * darcymullin || 16:38:48 || So True! RT @maryakem: @rpaterson @georgeabbottbc @symphily If we focus on our grades 9 and up at this point we're too late already. #bced ||
 * stepanvdovine || 16:38:43 || in #sd42 strong, seamless collaboration between ed partners already. hoping for collaboration with govt, looking for signals of trust #bced ||
 * MrReidWSS || 16:38:41 || @georgeabbottbc Why is 2st Century learning being planned behind ministry closed doors and not more teachers/union involved? #bced ||
 * symphily || 16:38:29 || @davidwees I'm wary of those who too freely pawn 'solutions'! We need better questions, less flimsy 'answers'. #BCed ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:38:14 || .@georgeabbottbc @musingmaven step one would be to get the lawyers out of the discussion with regard to social media #bced ||
 * kellienkids1 || 16:38:08 || #BCed kids do well IF they can, our job is to enable learn g how ever it needs to happen through adaptations, technology etc #georgeabbottbc ||
 * fkstratton || 16:38:06 || #BCed what is happening with the Former Premier's technology council report. there's sone good ideas in there ||
 * erringreg || 16:37:59 || .@4moms1dream Yes, support of the entire, extended family is so important & a good way to make learning intensely 'personal' #BCed ||
 * carolynjcameron || 16:37:55 || RT @tomschimmer: RT @darcymullin: New post |Project Based Learning - what did I learn? http://bit.ly/kiYSxh #bced #cpchat ||
 * davidwees || 16:37:49 || @eclecticclass In a knowledge based global economy, creativity is a vital skill, but hard to define. #BCed ||
 * RBeaudryLTA || 16:37:43 || @georgeabbottbc Many consultants, parents, administrators are getting a response. Teachers in this conversation would like an answer. #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:37:41 || @eclecticclass @davidwees think it is better to be collaborative in the global community #bced ||
 * kriceSD57 || 16:37:30 || #bced our SD is hurting for money. Times couldn't be tighter. Technology is a huge costs. Is extra money going yo be given *grins* ||
 * pmacoun || 16:37:28 || RT @mrwejr: It is going to take time for structures to catch up with the philiosophies/ideas - exciting to be in #bced right now! <-agreed ||
 * davidwees || 16:37:27 || @eclecticclass I don't know. Seems like parents would like that, but what does it even mean? #BCed ||
 * Lorfehr || 16:37:26 || Yes please! “@4moms1dream: we need to move beyond parent involvement to family engagement. #bced” ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:37:19 || .@MusingMaven - great question - how are schools and districts engaging parents? How can we all improve and engage parents, families? #bced ||
 * symphily || 16:37:14 || @georgeabbottbc @rlabonte Is *this* "productive discussion" in your view? - bit.ly/kghAUv #BCed ||
 * darcymullin || 16:37:08 || @kriceSD57 I would hope that PL causes a ripple effect and changes in the way we educate in BC. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:37:07 || @symphily Can you offer some solutions? What would you do differently? #BCed ||
 * maryakem || 16:36:32 || @rpaterson @georgeabbottbc @symphily If we focus on our grades 9 and up at this point we're too late already. #bced #bottomup ||
 * eclecticclass || 16:36:32 || @davidwees is it a priority to have our students competitive for the global community? #BCed ||
 * MusingMaven || 16:36:10 || A concerted effort to integrate community groups will also be needed. #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:36:06 || It is going to take time for the structures to catch up with the philiosophies/ideas - exciting to be in #bced right now! #movingforward ||
 * kriceSD57 || 16:36:04 || #bced would also love to see concrete examples of what @georgeabbottbc considers 21st C learning exemplars. ||
 * davidwees || 16:36:01 || @melaniemcbride We have a lot of alternate schools already within the public system. One alternative not offered: smaller class sizes. #BCed ||
 * alisonstuart21 || 16:35:59 || @GraemeCampbell true. I don't think those should be abandoned, but there needs to be emphasis on big picture ideas not small details #bced ||
 * kellienkids1 || 16:35:57 || #BCed #gerogeabbottbc I look forward to your visit to Maple Ridge next week! Would like to continue the conversation. ||
 * symphily || 16:35:40 || @georgeabbottbc @rlabonte Is that what was happening when @BCPSEA was conspiring w/ Liberals to disempower teachers? #BCed ||
 * 4moms1dream || 16:35:32 || we need to move beyond parent involvement to family engagement. Include a childs whole family in there PL #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 16:35:30 || RT @kriceSD57: #bced haven't seen an answer to how PL co-exists with FSA, provincial exams, and data driven results.Can they exist together? ||
 * aaronmueller || 16:35:13 || @maryakem @georgeabbottbc #bced Definitely another area that MOE can help districts share the commons more effectively and democratically ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:35:11 || .@darcymullin - I agree. We need to build a stronger culture of collaboration among our educational partners focused on student needs #bced ||
 * darcymullin || 16:34:40 || RT @mrwejr: In our K-6 school, we have only 1 standardized test... in which many parents opt out.. #bced @susanfonseca1 (moving away from stand tests?) ||
 * davidwees || 16:34:32 || @symphily Should there be some sort of core skills or content taught to every child? #BCed ||
 * pmacoun || 16:34:27 || @mathtech #bced I agree. Teachers won't/can't afford to give up valuable classroom time to technology that doesn't work. ||
 * MusingMaven || 16:34:24 || How is the gov going to increase parent involvement as this will be imperative for success. #bced ||
 * symphily || 16:33:55 || RT @kriceSD57: #bced haven't seen an answer to how PL co-exists with FSA, provincial exams, and data driven results. Can they exist together? ||
 * symphily || 16:33:42 || @georgeabbottbc @rpaterson How does Robinson's call for a "passion-driven" curriculum contrast with a "standards-driven" curriculum? #BCed ||
 * maryakem || 16:33:29 || In our business (libraries) @aaronmueller we need a discussion about curating learning resources #whodonnit cc: @georgeabbottbc #bced ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:33:01 || And the biggie - how can we pay teachers like we pay other professionals (engineers, doctors, lawyers, CGA) #bced ||
 * kriceSD57 || 16:33:01 || #bced haven't seen an answer to how PL co-exists with FSA, provincial exams, and data driven results. Can they exist together? ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:32:57 || .@rlabonte - 1 step at a time, I am enjoying a good & productive discussion with the TF & all our education partners to improve system #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:32:50 || What do people think of democratic and other similar "alternative" schools as options for personalized learning? #BCed ||
 * mrwejr || 16:32:42 || RT @aaronmueller: .@georgeabbottbc I'd really like to see some direction from the MOE on recommended digital resources (Social Media) to enable BC-wide #bced ||
 * uscedu67 || 16:32:37 || RT @erringreg: @davidwees Inquiry projects based on Kieran Egan's Learning in Depth is happening in some schools too. Another example of PL. #BCed ||
 * stepanvdovine || 16:32:32 || @georgeabbottbc thanks, Minister. Gold star to PAB for highest funding ever line #bced ||
 * darcymullin || 16:32:06 || RT @kellienkids1: @georgeabbottbc #bced once kids have the mechanics of language can't we then personalize learning naturally. Self directed learning. ||
 * mathtech || 16:32:05 || #bced @pmacoun Slow internet and blocked websites are the crux of the issue. An institution is only as good as its internet width :o) ||
 * mrwejr || 16:32:03 || RT @erringreg: @davidwees Inquiry projects based on Kieran Egan's Learning in Depth is happening in some schools too. Another example of PL. #BCed ||
 * pmacoun || 16:32:02 || RT @erringreg: Inquiry projects based on Kieran Egan's Learning in Depth is happening in some schools too. Another example of PL. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 16:31:58 || RT @erringreg: @davidwees Inquiry projects based on Kieran Egan's Learning in Depth is happening in some schools too. Another example of PL. #BCed ||
 * symphily || 16:31:57 || @MrWejr Has to begin with a renunciation of standardization, that's for sure! There is no "personal" in someone else's standards. #BCed ||
 * FionaDe || 16:31:56 || RT @darcymullin: For PL to be successful we must stop looking at all the barriers and look to solutions. Creative thinking and collaboration. TRUST! #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:31:53 || @eclecticclass I only have anecdotal evidence. Canadian teachers are easy hires everywhere & in demand. #BCed ||
 * darcymullin || 16:31:45 || For PL to be successful we must stop looking at all the barriers and look to solutions. Creative thinking and collaboration. TRUST! #bced ||
 * jaimetong || 16:31:41 || RT @davidwees: Would you like to have a regular #BCed chat? If so, pick the time below which works best for you. http://twtpoll.com/sn3vyh ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:31:21 || .@alisonstuart21 not saying we wont teach that, but some people talk like we wont #bced ||
 * bgrice || 16:31:16 || RT @georgeabbottbc: .@rpaterson I am a big fan of Sir Ken Robinson & embrace his concept of multiple paths to education success at all levels incl sec #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:31:16 || RT @davidwees: Would you like to have a regular #BCed chat? If so, pick the time below which works best for you. http://twtpoll.com/sn3vyh ||
 * aaronmueller || 16:31:08 || .@georgeabbottbc I'd really like to see some direction from the MOE on recommended digital resources (Social Media) to enable BC-wide #bced ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:31:05 || .@alisonstuart21 I agree, but they will still have to know how to write a test worth a ton of marks, hand things in on time, etc. #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:31:03 || .@rpaterson I am a big fan of Sir Ken Robinson & embrace his concept of multiple paths to education success at all levels incl sec #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:30:44 || In our K-6 school, we have only 1 standardized test... in which many parents opt out.. #bced @susanfonseca1 (moving away from stand tests?) ||
 * chrkennedy || 16:30:29 || RT @erringreg: @davidwees Inquiry projects based on Kieran Egan's Learning in Depth is happening in some schools too. Another example of PL. #BCed ||
 * MrDeol || 16:30:27 || @georgeabbottbc teacher ed? recruit the best by improving working conditions. next - immersion for one full year - mentorship model #bced ||
 * symphily || 16:30:22 || @georgeabbottbc @Stepanvdovine "Increases in funding every year"?! Do you think us all naive? #BCed ||
 * erringreg || 16:30:19 || @davidwees Inquiry projects based on Kieran Egan's Learning in Depth is happening in some schools too. Another example of PL. #BCed ||
 * alisonstuart21 || 16:30:16 || @GraemeCampbell what is most important at uni is critical thinking, asking questions etc, not knowing all content #bced ||
 * crozitis || 16:30:07 || @rlabonte #bced How does one go about fixing a broken education paradigm? ||
 * miamcl || 16:29:49 || @georgeabbottbc @amhwrites Skills listed r critical. Lack of technology and support for high needs students a tremendous challenge.#bced ||
 * kellienkids1 || 16:29:49 || @mrwejr #bced I work there on occasion as an SEA...self directed learning ||
 * sstasse || 16:29:38 || RT @davidwees: Would you like to have a regular #BCed chat? If so, pick the time below which works best for you. http://twtpoll.com/sn3vyh ||
 * symphily || 16:29:20 || @georgeabbottbc @davidwees How is it that government thinks itself in a position to arbitrate teacher education? Is this democracy? #BCed ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:29:13 || @georgeabbottbc @davidwees It's very much "do what I say, not what I do" #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:29:03 || .@Stepanvdovine unlike many Ministries Education has had increases in funding every year over past decade despite smaller student #s #bced ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:29:01 || .@georgeabbottbc @davidwees the first thing that needs to change is how they are presented - lecture, lecture, standard project #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:28:53 || RT @trishfushtey: @georgeabbottbc What role will teacher librarians have in PL ? They're ready to go #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:28:47 || Would you like to have a regular #BCed chat? If so, pick the time below which works best for you. http://twtpoll.com/sn3vyh ||
 * CBulycz || 16:28:39 || @georgeabbottbc from teacher preparation to university requirements and all between we need to rethink #bced ||
 * rpaterson || 16:28:39 || RT @georgeabbottbc: .@symphily we'd start with K-4 . Noooooo, don't leave secondary out of this again! #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:28:26 || ANybody from Thomas Haney HS here? Wern't they on to something for PL? #bced More info? ||
 * rlabonte || 16:28:24 || PL, like tech=catalyst to engaged learning. We are stuck in a broken educ paradigm needing reinventing. #bced ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:28:13 || RT @davidwees: @LTA1stVP The IB Middle years program has some excellent resources on project based assessment. /cc @georgeabbottbc #BCed ||
 * symphily || 16:28:04 || @georgeabbottbc "Every child"? Does BC's curriculum - which includes standardized assessments - accommodate "every child"? #BCed ||
 * sstasse || 16:28:01 || Nice to read about education across Canada ;-) #BCed ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:27:58 || .@davidwees I agree they will have to, b/ before we make any changes, we need to make sure they will - can't hurt a gr 12 class #bced ||
 * amhwrites || 16:27:55 || ed@georgeabbottbc How is PL introduced. Is PL introduced at certain age/grade or is it always there & then widened & deepened? #bced ||
 * stepanvdovine || 16:27:48 || who is responsible for pro-d decisions in PL? teachers? boards? govt? #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:27:30 || @LTA1stVP The IB Middle years program has some excellent resources on project based assessment. /cc @georgeabbottbc #BCed ||
 * Cowpernicus || 16:27:27 || RT @pmacoun: RT @georgeabbottbc: students need strong foundation skills & creativity, ability to collaborate, work in teams, critical thinking. #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:27:24 || RT @darcymullin: @sbeleznay: RT @davidwees: How does assessment change in a personalized learning environment? <---Sound AFL strategies always work. #BCed ||
 * rpaterson || 16:27:16 || @georgeabbottbc: Whatever changes are made, pls make them "instead of" rather than "in addition to" what teachers are already doing. #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:27:12 || .@davidwees - Great question what does everyone think? What needs to change in teacher preparation programs as we move down this road? #bced ||
 * CFSBC || 16:27:12 || RT @georgeabbottbc: .@kellienkids1 Yes - I believe there are excellent opportunities through Computers for Schools to expand the use of technology #bced ||
 * darcymullin || 13T16:27 || @sbeleznay: RT @davidwees: How does assessment change in a personalized learning environment? <---Sound AFL strategies always work. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 16:26:56 || @GraemeCampbell University and colleges will have to adapt. In some sense, they already are. #BCed ||
 * symphily || 16:26:56 || @georgeabbottbc @amhwrites How is this new? Isn't the history of educational narratives punctuated by similar emphases? #BCed ||
 * sstasse || 16:26:31 || Ce soir, le #BCed de nos confrères et consoeurs de la Colombie-Britannique ;-) #ClavEd ||
 * kellienkids1 || 16:26:27 || @georgeabbottbc #bced once kids have the mechanics of language can't we then personalize learning naturally. Self directed learning. ||
 * pmacoun || 16:26:27 || RT @georgeabbottbc: students need strong foundation skills & creativity, ability to collaborate, work in teams, critical thinking. #bced ||
 * BradEpp || 16:26:19 || There are some interesting ideas around PL in the foundations of math 12 course #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:26:14 || .@symphily we'd start with K-4 to ensure that every child enjoys solid foundation skills upon which to base their subsequent studies #bced ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:25:56 || Okay, this is all well and good - but what about the universities and colleges? They will expect a certain level of prep #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:25:55 || @tangomanfromqc @JuleenMcElgunn @FunInABoxCanada How do you introduce notion of PL w/o it feeling like an attack? #BCed ||
 * mrwejr || 16:25:32 || RT @crozitis: @mrwejr As a DL teacher we are personalizing secondary student learning all the time #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 16:25:29 || @tangomanfromqc @JuleenMcElgunn @FunInABoxCanada Yes. PL is a hard sell in schools. Teachers already do so much. #BCed ||
 * erinq22 || 16:25:24 || RT @GraemeCampbell: I'm hopeful we see more of a "technology coach" position in schools rather than travelling ones across entire districts #bced ||
 * crozitis || 16:25:23 || @mrwejr As a DL teacher we are personalizing secondary student learning all the time #BCed ||
 * mrwejr || 16:25:02 || @symphily where would you start in a quest toward more PL? #bced ||
 * tangomanfromqc || 16:24:43 || @JuleenMcElgunn @FunInABoxCanada I'm wondering the same thing. But teacher in sec. school are not used to collaborate. #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 16:24:42 || RT @taraehrcke: @georgeabbottbc Project based FSAs? #bced ||
 * symphily || 16:24:33 || @StepanVdovine @georgeabbottbc To wit, how can we discuss PL after 6+ years of vicious funding, staffing cuts? #BCed ||
 * Cowpernicus || 16:24:30 || RT @UMAKADIFF: @georgeabbottbc What's the relationship between standardized testing and PL21? #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:24:30 || .@amhwrites students need strong foundation skills & creativity, ability to collaborate, work in teams, critical thinking.... #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:24:26 || RT @davidwees: For me, PL also means that we can't expect each student to know exactly the same thing at the end of the year. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 16:24:25 || @symphily I don't recall @georgeabbottbc indicating the performance assessments had to be standardized... Clarification? #BCed ||
 * amhwrites || 16:24:25 || RT @davidwees: What would need to change in our teacher preparation programs if we implement this? #BCed ||
 * taraehrcke || 16:24:05 || Bye,...back to the bargaining table. #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 13T16:24 || RT @JuleenMcElgunn: @tangomanfromqc @FunInABoxCanada #bced We do it in the primary years.. why not in secondary? ||
 * symphily || 16:23:52 || RT @stepanvdovine: Minister, how can we discuss PL without addressing class size/comp issues + funding concerns first? #bced ||
 * taraehrcke || 16:23:40 || @georgeabbottbc Project based FSAs? #bced ||
 * UMAKADIFF || 16:23:36 || @georgeabbottbc What's the relationship between standardized testing and PL21? #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 16:23:33 || RT @davidwees: What would need to change in our teacher preparation programs if we implement this? #BCed <- and ongoing teacher pro-d? ||
 * symphily || 16:23:33 || @georgeabbottbc @davidwees Standardized performance assessments? How empirically valid are assessments of human performance? #BCed ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:23:32 || “@georgeabbottbc: .@davidwees assessment becomes more project based, more diversified and based on performance assessments #bced” - good! ||
 * alisonstuart21 || 16:23:19 || @BradEpp yes, I totally agree #bced. ||
 * ShannonRerie || 16:23:14 || RT @StepanVdovine Minister, how can we discuss PL without addressing class size/comp issues + funding concerns first? #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:23:14 || RT @georgeabbottbc: .@davidwees assessment becomes more project based, more diversified and based on performance assessments #bced ||
 * darcymullin || 16:23:10 || RT @davidwees: For me, PL also means that we can't expect each student to know exactly the same thing at the end of the year. #BCed ||
 * FunInABoxCanada || 16:23:08 || Life if interdisciplinary so too should school be.RT @tangomanfromqc: @FunInABoxCanada Agree! #bced Can we move from this model of... ||
 * mrwejr || 16:23:03 || RT @davidwees: We are already seeing some examples of PL in schools. Identity day, for example. #BCed ||
 * crozitis || 16:23:02 || #BCed with secondary students taking 8 or more classes...how will PL work? ||
 * jaimetong || 16:23:02 || @pmacoun i have laptops as well but seems the apps or portability are what make the difference #bced ||
 * CBulycz || 16:22:54 || @georgeabbottbc use of iPad in classrooms focuses on skills - good example of PL #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:22:45 || What would need to change in our teacher preparation programs if we implement this? #BCed ||
 * Cowpernicus || 16:22:44 || RT @tangomanfromqc: @FunInABoxCanada Agree! #bced Can we move from this model of separating subject to integrating them togethe… (cont) http://deck.ly/~LrX4P ||
 * stepanvdovine || 16:22:39 || Minister, how can we discuss PL without addressing class size/comp issues + funding concerns first? #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:22:22 || RT @alisonstuart21: In science I think there is too much set curriculum and not enough room for individual passion and/or current events #bced ||
 * symphily || 16:22:15 || @georgeabbottbc @GraemeCampbell How is this accommodated for by standardized assessments? How much flexibility can we standardize? #BCed ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:22:14 || .@davidwees assessment becomes more project based, more diversified and based on performance assessments #bced ||
 * tangomanfromqc || 16:22:08 || RT @alisonstuart21: In science I think there is too much set curr. and not enough room for individual passion and/or current events #bced ||
 * Lorfehr || 16:22:08 || What structures are working in your schools for PL? #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:22:03 || We are already seeing some examples of PL in schools. Identity day, for example. #BCed ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:21:58 || @ajgadd @georgeabbottbc I'd love to see yearly assessments for EVERYONE not just 1st and 2nd yr teachers - we can all benefit #bced ||
 * eclecticclass || 16:21:53 || #BCed - our sch creates PL plans for each stud. but it's a lot of time & our stud. load is smaller. What about bigger classrooms? ||
 * alisonstuart21 || 16:21:41 || In science I think there is too much set curriculum and not enough room for individual passion and/or current events #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:21:22 || RT @georgeabbottbc: .@BradEpp as we move to more competency based approach, content heavy exams need to be re-thought #bced ||
 * tangomanfromqc || 16:21:18 || @FunInABoxCanada Agree! #bced Can we move from this model of separating subject to integrating them togethe… (cont) http://deck.ly/~LrX4P ||
 * symphily || 16:21:03 || @pmacoun @amhwrites Exactly! In many schools it's impossible to even watch a 6 min YouTube clip! But $18B for fighter jets? #BCed ||
 * crozitis || 16:21:01 || @ShannonRerie #BCed I used to have separate elluminate sessions for my different sc classes. I have more engagement when they are all in 1 ||
 * mrwejr || 16:20:55 || @taraehrcke I think we can all personalize more ifwe had to cover less curric - we arent talking individualized learning -just more PL #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 16:20:53 || RT @georgeabbottbc: .@BradEpp as we move to more competency based approach, content heavy exams need to be re-thought #bced ||
 * BradEpp || 16:20:51 || Is there a minimum standard that all students must learn and then students & teachers are free to explore from there? #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:20:40 || RT @rwarner23: Critical thinking is necessarily personal IMHO #BCed ||
 * Cowpernicus || 16:20:35 || #BCed 2me it hasn't been about $,time or tools just teachers (people) willing 2 explore the rapids with rigor and verve to Engage learners! ||
 * davidwees || 16:20:32 || RT @georgeabbottbc: .@BradEpp as we move to more competency based approach, content heavy exams need to be re-thought #bced ||
 * rpaterson || 16:20:28 || Not if they are teaching PE in Prep. RT @lorfehr: @georgeabbottbc teacher-librarians will play a key role in inquiry based learning #bced ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:20:26 || I'm hopeful we see more of a "technology coach" position in schools rather than travelling ones across entire districts #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:20:22 || .@BradEpp as we move to more competency based approach, content heavy exams need to be re-thought #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:19:45 || @mrdeol Agree. We need to include higher education folks in this discussion as well. #BCed ||
 * mrwejr || 16:19:34 || RT @sbeleznay: RT @davidwees: How does assessment change in a personalized learning environment? #BCed ||
 * pmacoun || 16:19:32 || RT @lorfehr: @georgeabbottbc teacher-librarians will play a key role in inquiry based learning #bced ||
 * TripMackay || 16:19:17 || Nice chat, gtg go #Bruins #BCed ||
 * crozitis || 16:19:14 || @pmacoun #BCed students will be tethering off their mobile devices at school if there is slow www. ||
 * taraehrcke || 16:19:11 || @georgeabbottbc No time to personalize for 120 students. Not possible. Need same small classes that private schools have. #bced ||
 * MrDeol || 16:19:02 || Post-secondaries in the loop on the move to competencies? Standardization pressures from post-sec is a challenge. #bced ||
 * ShannonRerie || 16:19:01 || How so...still teaching to multigrade full roomRT @crozitis #BCed Using those tools (moodle and elluminate) will make it easier for PL ||
 * Lorfehr || 16:18:55 || @georgeabbottbc teacher-librarians will play a key role in inquiry based learning #bced” ||
 * davidwees || 16:18:54 || RT @georgeabbottbc: .@GraemeCampbell Absolutely - PL is about allowing flexibility for students and teachers to explore areas of interest in-depth #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:18:45 || .@GraemeCampbell Absolutely - PL is about allowing flexibility for students and teachers to explore areas of interest in-depth #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:18:42 || @JuleenMcElgunn It's no problem. Resend the tweet, add #BCed to the end of it, if it fits. :) ||
 * bcerac || 16:18:34 || @MrWejr @LTA1stVP @georgeabbottbc #bced all teachers should play a key role in inquiry based learning.. takes a village... ||
 * BradEpp || 16:18:32 || How do provincial exams fit into PL? #bced ||
 * sbeleznay || 16:18:30 || RT @davidwees: How does assessment change in a personalized learning environment? #BCed ||
 * TripMackay || 16:18:24 || @amhwrites they need tech skills for life, not just PL, so we should teach em now. #BCed ||
 * RBeaudryLTA || 16:18:23 || @georgeabbottbc What are the literacies that will be taught and what are the roles of the teachers in implementing this technology? #bced ||
 * jaimetong || 16:18:20 || @davidwees All my students are sped, so it's PL for all of them: alt choices for courses now & helping them w/options for post-sec. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:18:20 || Can we also recognize that PL should be represented in our professional development as well? Teachers are learners too. #BCed ||
 * FunInABoxCanada || 16:18:07 || Interdisciplinary teaching lends itself well to PL and gets away from deliniating subject matter


 * 1) bced ||
 * symphily || 16:17:59 || @georgeabbottbc @erinq22 Internet connectivity is an "issue" in Vancouver! Not to mention the elephant in the room - BCeSIS?! #BCed ||
 * miamcl || 16:17:58 || @taraehrcke @georgeabbottbc Yes, time needed to personalize.Would like elementary tchrs receive at least same prep time as seconary #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:17:52 || RT @amhwrites: @pmacoun I would like to think we can be more creative & flexible w/curriculum. PL has potential to allow this. #bced ||
 * crozitis || 16:17:47 || @ShannonRerie #BCed Using those tools (moodle and elluminate) will make it easier for PL ||
 * pmacoun || 16:17:41 || RT @amhwrites: My students asked me to mention that slow internet speed & blocked sites impact our ability to fully use web at school #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:17:41 || RT @mrwejr: @LTA1stVP @georgeabbottbc teacher-librarians will play a key role in inquiry based learning #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:17:34 || @crozitis Some of it certainly is. Much of PL is a change in teaching practices as well. #BCed ||
 * mrwejr || 16:17:23 || @LTA1stVP @georgeabbottbc teacher-librarians will play a key role in inquiry based learning #bced ||
 * amhwrites || 16:17:23 || What skill set do students need to succeed in a personalized learning model? (literacy, computer skills, etc.) #bced ||
 * davidkom1 || 16:17:20 || @StepanVdovine Good question. If PL is about meeting ind. needs of stud. then need small classes and comp addressed not more leg #bced ||
 * stepanvdovine || 16:17:14 || @kellienkids1 so current issues around class size and composition are not an obstacle to personalized learning? #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:17:12 || @JuleenMcElgunn Don't forget the #BCed hashtag in your tweets. We all want to "hear" what you have to say. ||
 * crozitis || 16:16:52 || @davidwees I believe that the curriculum is designed for PL. Teachers just need a bit of imagination. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 16:16:34 || @pmacoun Yes, broadly defined competencies like ability to collaborate, communicate, etc...? #BCed ||
 * ShannonRerie || 16:16:32 || How do we keep learning personalized when teaching via moodle or elluminate to rural schools? #bced ||
 * amhwrites || 16:16:22 || My students asked me to mention that slow internet speed & blocked sites impact our ability to fully use the web at school #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:16:19 || Hi Ontario visitors - thanks for joining in! #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:16:02 || @UMAKADIFF True. #BCed ||
 * eclecticclass || 16:15:59 || @TripMackay @erinq22 sorry did know DE - end of the day and blanking - lol #BCed ||
 * mrwejr || 16:15:54 || Do we cover the curric with less personalization or personalize less curricula? #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:15:52 || How does assessment change in a personalized learning environment? #BCed ||
 * UMAKADIFF || 16:15:51 || @davidwees or at the beginning #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 16:15:50 || @davidwees #bced But can we should expect them to leave school with a basic set of competencies. ||
 * TripMackay || 16:15:46 || @eclecticclass distance Ed or distributed learning #BCed ||
 * crozitis || 16:15:43 || Where are the funds going to come from for the ProD that teachers are going to need for PL? #BCed ||
 * BradEpp || 16:15:36 || RT @davidwees: For me, PL also means that we can't expect each student to know exactly the same thing at the end of the year. #BCed ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:15:36 || .@erinq22 we recognize that for some rural and remote communities connectivity is an issue and there is a project to extend broadband #bced ||
 * eclecticclass || 16:15:12 || @TripMackay @erinq22 Missed that - what's DE? #BCed ||
 * jaimetong || 16:15:07 || @pmacoun i've been using ipad/ipod with gr 8-12 sped/ kids on spectrum for modified academics and it's been easy to integrate. #bced ||
 * miamcl || 16:15:03 || @georgeabbottbc Agree that technology is key. How to make this equitable across province? e.g. electrical upgrades to support #bced ||
 * symphily || 16:14:53 || RT @4moms1dream: families need to be included in the conversations, not just the organizations #bced ||
 * bkuhn || 16:14:47 || gotta run to get home in time for #canucks - sorry but have to leave the convo about PL with @georgeabbottbc on #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:14:44 || For me, PL also means that we can't expect each student to know exactly the same thing at the end of the year. #BCed ||
 * chrkennedy || 16:14:40 || RT @UMAKADIFF: @4moms1dream agreed! If we make PL21 only about tech, we lose the thrust about personalizing and connecting with each kids strengths #bced ||
 * aaronmueller || 16:14:39 || .@georgeabbottbc #bced Minister, as a DL teacher, will there be adaptations (leg) to keep student loads low, to enable more personalization? ||
 * bcerac || 16:14:33 || @darcymullin @davidwees @symphily European texts are thinner .. address concepts not facts/details #bced ||
 * tangomanfromqc || 16:14:31 || RT @4moms1dream: families need to be included in the conversations, not just the organizations #bced ||
 * kellienkids1 || 16:14:29 || @stepanvdovine I don't think so...it's the freedom to learn how you learn amongst your peers. Learning and teaching as you go #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:14:28 || @symphily baby steps.... #bced ||
 * UMAKADIFF || 16:14:25 || @4moms1dream agreed! If we make PL21 only about tech, we lose the thrust about personalizing and connecting with each kids strengths #bced ||
 * symphily || 16:14:23 || @StepanVdovine @georgeabbottbc As well, how easily can teachers employ "personalized learning" while under threat of lay-offs? #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 16:14:07 || RT @4moms1dream: families need to be included in the conversations, not just the organizations #bced ||
 * 4moms1dream || 16:14:01 || families need to be included in the conversations, not just the organizations #bced ||
 * sbenwell1 || 16:13:58 || #bced @4moms1dream Schools no longer get to tell communities what education looks like around here. ||
 * davidwees || 16:13:51 || Common threads so far: Are class sizes supportive of PL? Do we have the technology needed? Is our curriculum designed for PL? #BCed ||
 * crozitis || 16:13:48 || #BCed How does class size fit into a model where there is PL? ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:13:34 || .@davidwees @darcymullin @symphily It has, but I still think it's far too specific - look at English or second language for broad #bced ||
 * symphily || 16:13:32 || RT @stepanvdovine: Does personalizing learning ultimately not mean significantly reducing class size? #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:13:23 || .@MiaMcL we're having a constructive conversation with BCTF and other partners & confident we can make BCs good education system great #bced ||
 * Cowpernicus || 16:13:14 || RT @4moms1dream: PL is much more than technology it's about treating our kids with dignity and respect and engaging the family #bced ||
 * TripMackay || 16:13:11 || @erinq22 DE is a great choice for kids, remote or not, many options for teachers and students #BCed ||
 * symphily || 16:13:08 || @georgeabbottbc @MrWejr So how is that "personalized learning"? If someone else decides what "competencies" to "focus on"? #BCed ||
 * pmacoun || 16:13:05 || RT @taraehrcke: @georgeabbottbc Will "competancies" be tested by FSAs? How does this allow flexibility? #bced ||
 * bcerac || 16:12:59 || @taraehrcke @georgeabbottbc not necessarily smaller classes.. just a different way of doing things... less f2f hours for sure... #bced ||
 * kellienkids1 || 16:12:57 || #BCed environmental school in Sd42...is an example of personalized learning & differentiates instruction. ||
 * crozitis || 16:12:46 || #BCed Is DL a viable choice for local students? ||
 * bceducation || 16:12:46 || @georgeabbottbc What problem is being addresses by PL and 21st C Learning? #bced ||
 * ShannonRerie || 16:12:40 || @georgeabbottbc is the government going to address class size and comp to enable PL? #bced ||
 * CBulycz || 16:12:36 || @4moms1dream #bced agree engaging family is vital to success ||
 * taraehrcke || 16:12:35 || @georgeabbottbc Will "competancies" be tested by FSAs? How does this allow flexibility? #bced ||
 * stepanvdovine || 16:12:35 || Does personalizing learning ultimately not mean significantly reducing class size? #bced ||
 * Lorfehr || 16:12:15 || RT @georgeabbottbc: .@bkuhn PL is a focus on each student and their needs and interests ensuring that they receive the support they need to be successful #bced ||
 * GraemeCampbell || 16:12:12 || .@georgeabbottbc is there any hope for paring down or at least generalizing some of the more specific curricula? #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:12:07 || .@davidwees it is a useful tool but not a necessary one, PL can take place w/o technology but in today's world its a vital connection #bced ||
 * Cowpernicus || 16:12:01 || RT @georgeabbottbc: .@MrWejr there will still be standard curricula but it will be focused on competencies not just on content for more flexibility #bced ||
 * symphily || 13T16:12 || @MrWejr @georgeabbottbc & standardized tests - including prov. exams? How do standardized tests constitute 'personalized learning'? #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 16:11:57 || @darcymullin @symphily I think so too. The BC math curriculum has seen a move toward less content & more depth, for example. #BCed ||
 * mrwejr || 16:11:42 || moving so fast, that I RT'd the wrong one... oops #bced ||
 * tangomanfromqc || 16:11:33 || RT @taraehrcke: @georgeabbottbc Teachers need time to personalize. Need smaller class sizes to make this happen. #bced ||
 * GingerPatti || 16:11:30 || Agreed from a 2nd ON twisitor RT @Cowpernicus: #BCed welcome George from a twisitor from Ontario to #BCed. Thanks for the invite @davidwees ||
 * mrwejr || 16:11:30 || RT @4moms1dream: PL is much more than technology it's about treating our kids with dignity and respect and engaging the family #bced ||
 * TripMackay || 16:11:26 || @davidwees technology is a useful tool that should be used each day, the world does #BCed ||
 * taraehrcke || 16:11:20 || @georgeabbottbc Teachers need time to personalize. Need smaller class sizes to make this happen. #bced ||
 * darcymullin || 16:11:19 || @davidwees @symphily when the ministry came to our district there was talk about white space in the curriculum. to me that's a start #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:11:10 || RT @erinq22: @georgeabbottbc is distance education a viable choice for remote kids?#bced ||
 * bkuhn || 16:11:07 || @eclecticclass prob a combo of content (core knowledge) and skill/competency #BCed ||
 * erinq22 || 16:11:02 || @georgeabbottbc is distance education a viable choice for remote kids?#bced ||
 * 4moms1dream || 16:10:57 || PL is much more than technology it's about treating our kids with dignity and respect and engaging the family #bced ||
 * kellienkids1 || 16:10:46 || @davidwees #bced technology is necessary to those learners that need T as a means to show their knowledge. ||
 * mrwejr || 16:10:45 || RT @georgeabbottbc: .@MrWejr there will still be standard curricula but it will be focused on competencies not just on content for more flexibility #bced ||
 * symphily || 16:10:39 || @RBeaudryLTA @georgeabbottbc Where? In many schools in Vancouver Internet is an embarrassment. Completely unreliable. #BCed ||
 * Cowpernicus || 16:10:38 || RT @mrwejr: @georgeabbottbc Will there be less focus on standardized curricula with the movement to more personalized learning? #bced ||
 * eclecticclass || 16:10:36 || @georgeabbottbc @bkuhn If we are to have a focus on PL, shouldn't the PLO be more skill based than content based? #BCed ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:10:29 || .@MrWejr there will still be standard curricula but it will be focused on competencies not just on content for more flexibility #bced ||
 * miamcl || 16:10:27 || @georgeabbottbc Understand PL, curious as to the how considering composition and support challenges in our schools #bced ||
 * stepanvdovine || 16:10:23 || RT @mrwejr: @georgeabbottbc Will there be less focus on standardized curricula with the movement to more personalized learning? #bced ||
 * stepanvdovine || 16:10:14 || RT @davidwees: What is the role of technology in personalized education? Is it necessary, or is it a useful tool? #BCed ||
 * bkuhn || 16:10:10 || @davidwees tech is an enabler, can create possibilities that aren't possible without it - real virtual immersive learning 4 example #BCed ||
 * pmacoun || 16:09:26 || RT @mrwejr: @georgeabbottbc Will there be less focus on standardized curricula with movement to more personalized learning? #bced <-good ? ||
 * qpcommentary || 16:09:22 || RT @davidwees: RT @Cowpernicus: #BCed welcome George from a twisitor from Ontario to #BCed. Thanks for the invite @davidwees ||
 * qpcommentary || 16:09:21 || RT @Cowpernicus: #BCed welcome George from a twisitor from Ontario to #BCed. Thanks for the invite @davidwees ||
 * qpcommentary || 16:09:21 || RT @Cowpernicus: #BCed welcome George from a twisitor from Ontario to #BCed. Thanks for the invite @davidwees ||
 * davidwees || 16:09:14 || What is the role of technology in personalized education? Is it necessary, or is it a useful tool? #BCed ||
 * bkuhn || 16:08:56 || @MrWejr prob need a balance of standards and flexible - what must one know and be able to do... #bced ||
 * RBeaudryLTA || 16:08:39 || @georgeabbottbc We use many online presentation tools to teach students presentation literacies (Prezi, Vimeo, Slideshare, etc) #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:08:21 || RT @Cowpernicus: #BCed welcome George from a twisitor from Ontario to #BCed. Thanks for the invite @davidwees ||
 * mrwejr || 16:08:18 || @georgeabbottbc Will there be less focus on standardized curricula with the movement to more personalized learning? #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:08:10 || Agree, @symphily we need to redefine curriculum standards I think b/c current model not sufficient. /cc @georgeabbottbc @bkuhn #BCed ||
 * 4theKos || 16:08:08 || #bced what if any are the challenges to have PL fit into with current curriculum that feed into Prov Exams ||
 * crozitis || 16:08:01 || #BCed What is personal learning? ||
 * kellienkids1 || 16:07:45 || @pmacoun #BCed yes kids explain and teach new apps to each other, they are learning. ||
 * Cowpernicus || 16:07:43 || #BCed welcome George from a twisitor from Ontario to #BCed. Thanks for the invite @davidwees ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:07:25 || .@FunInABoxCanada check out www.cfsbc.ca for additional info on accessing technology at very reasonable prices #bced ||
 * symphily || 16:07:19 || @georgeabbottbc @bkuhn A focus on the student from whose position - the students'? How 'personal' is a curriculum driven by standards? #BCed ||
 * bcerac || 16:07:02 || @georgeabbottbc @bkuhn #bced.. what about changes to schooling and school act ||
 * davidwees || 16:06:56 || @bkuhn Good point. The deepest learning happens IMHO at the edges of your comfort zone. #BCed ||
 * stepanvdovine || 16:06:46 || Can you point areas of school act govt plans to introduce leg changes to? #bced ||
 * mrwejr || 16:06:44 || RT @davidwees: Let's all welcome @georgeabbott4bc to our chat today! #BCed ||
 * TripMackay || 16:06:35 || @FunInABoxCanada IMO there needs to be curriculum attached to tech #BCed ||
 * bkuhn || 16:06:27 || @georgeabbottbc thx for defn - what about pushing kids beyond comfort zone - not something they'd choose? #bced ||
 * darcymullin || 16:06:26 || RT @bkuhn: it would be great if @georgeabbottbc could define PL for us from gov't perspective #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:06:11 || RT @bkuhn: @FunInABoxCanada edtech should be embedded not standalone #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:06:05 || RT @rwarner23: To me it means customizable, flexible, adaptable. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 16:05:59 || RT @georgeabbottbc: .@bkuhn PL is a focus on each student and their needs and interests ensuring that they receive the support they need to be successful #bced ||
 * kellienkids1 || 16:05:53 || @georgeabbottbc #bced excellent! I love that kids have the opportunity to learn this way! ||
 * bkuhn || 16:05:48 || @FunInABoxCanada edtech should be embedded not standalone #bced ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:05:47 || .@bkuhn PL is a focus on each student and their needs and interests ensuring that they receive the support they need to be successful #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 16:05:39 || @kellienkids1 #bced Do you find it's easier for kids to teach each other with a touch interface? ||
 * FunInABoxCanada || 16:05:26 || Is there curriculum around the technology? And how do we even the playing field school to school?#bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:05:23 || @CBulycz Don't forget the #BCed hashtag so everyone can see your tweets. ||
 * bcerac || 16:05:07 || #bced Don't think we should get hung up on definitions... could go on forever.. more interested in changes in schooling and school act ||
 * rpaterson || 16:05:06 || @georgeabbottbc Unfortunately CFS gets older computers for distribution, not new technology. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 16:04:56 || First question for all us and for @georgeabbott4bc: What does personalized education mean to you? #BCed ||
 * kellienkids1 || 16:04:31 || @pmacoun #BCed mostly grade 4 and 5. Math games and literacy. Kids love to teach each other. Learn g at it's best ||
 * georgeabbottbc || 16:04:03 || .@kellienkids1 Yes - I believe there are excellent opportunities through Computers for Schools to expand the use of technology #bced ||
 * tangomanfromqc || 16:03:47 || Hi @georgeabbottbc! Welcome to the #bced chat ! ||
 * bkuhn || 16:03:36 || @pmacoun @kellienkids1 and how would u def "effective" with resp to "i" device use #bced ||
 * 4moms1dream || 16:03:34 || welcome George from @4moms1dream #bced ||
 * Cowpernicus || 16:03:20 || RT @bkuhn: it would be great if @georgeabbottbc could define PL for us from gov't perspective #bced ||
 * pmacoun || 16:02:58 || @kellienkids1 #bced I'm curious what classes and ages you think iPads and iPods are most effective in? ||
 * Cowpernicus || 16:02:44 || RT @davidwees: We represent a diverse range of views so try and be respectful. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 16:02:40 || Let's all welcome @georgeabbott4bc to our chat today! #BCed ||
 * 4moms1dream || 16:02:38 || too bad there are still schools that ban personal hand held devices #bced ||
 * bkuhn || 16:02:20 || it would be great if @georgeabbottbc could define PL for us from gov't perspective #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:02:09 || Please feel free to respond to each other’s questions. Make sure to include the #BCed hashtag in your tweets. ||
 * davidwees || 16:01:57 || .@georgeabbottbc will not be able to respond to every tweet directed his way, but will make an effort to be part of the conversation. #BCed ||
 * kellienkids1 || 16:01:55 || #BCed I see iPods and iPads at work in classrooms. It works! Kids are engaged and are learning. Can we expand the program? ||
 * davidwees || 16:01:42 || However, if you see something you disagree with, you can respectfully disagree. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 16:01:34 || We represent a diverse range of views so try and be respectful. #BCed ||
 * amhwrites || 16:01:19 || @bcerac I think a twitter discussion can be very meaningful. Real time - back and forth building and exploring ideas. #bced ||
 * davidwees || 16:00:50 || Today myself, @davidwees and @MrWejr will be “moderators” for this discussion. No topic today is taboo, but please be polite. #BCed ||
 * davidwees || 16:00:38 || Welcome all to the #BCed chat. Today’s discussion is about technology and personalized education with @georgeabbottbc. ||